The past couple of weeks brought two ‘firsts’ for the Middle Corridor, highlighting its increasing importance for Eurasian connectivity. Both initiatives concern Kazakhstan, which is…
Asia–Europe logistics is serious business. With the support of governments, international institutions and the private sector, projects worth $345 billion are scheduled in 13 countries…
Kazakh mineral fertilisers have found their way onto the Middle Corridor. KTZ Express, Kazakh Railways’ multimodal international logistics subsidiary, organised the export of fertilisers to…
Kazakhstan signed an agreement with the Chinese company Guoyou Materials Group for the construction of a multifunctional hub at the Caspian Port of Kuryk. The…
Building the China–Europe railway connection, the Middle Corridor, is not only a question of laying tracks. Terminals and transshipment facilities are just as important to…
On Monday 22 June, a high-level EU-Kazakhstan business meeting took place in Brussels. It revolved primarily around the Middle Corridor. A long list of senior…
The China–Kazakhstan border crossing at Khorgos is heavily congested across both rail and road transportation. It is vital for Middle Corridor traffic and trade exchanges…
Interesting but contradictory developments are taking place on the Kazakh rail freight market. As national rail operator Kazakh Railways (KTZ) is planning to go public…
Logistics companies are increasingly interested in moving freight along alternative routes, such as the Middle Corridor. That follows from a report by the Italian container…